global program director

NTT DATA

<div><b>Req ID:</b> 350784
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.<br>
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We are currently seeking a Project Program Director to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).<br>
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PMO Director (Texas DIR)<br>
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Job Overview<br>
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The PMO Director is responsible for overseeing the project management process, which includes governance, team leadership, tracking and monitoring, prioritization, communication, and quality control. The individual in this role must demonstrate a proven history of successful project delivery, possess the ability to enhance project management practices, and have substantial experience in team leadership, with a particular focus on team development.<br>
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Duties and Responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Monitor adherence to established project policies and standards to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Oversee Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of projects and programs, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.</li><li>Track project progress by preparing and delivering status and audit reports as required.</li><li>Manage the process for resolving risks, issues, and changes as defined, and collaborate with other leaders to ensure that best practices are consistently applied.</li><li>Provide executive leaders with the necessary information to evaluate proposals and determine which have the highest potential value, impact, and strategic alignment.</li><li>Interface with executives to define project priorities, assess implementation opportunities and challenges, and communicate project risks and opportunities.</li></ul><br>
Key Qualifications<br>
<ul><li>A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management.</li><li>PMP or PgMP certification or equivalent experience.</li><li>3+ years of managing project teams.</li><li>5+ years' experience working with Public Sector clients</li><li>5+ years' experience of communicating with senior stakeholders, executive level customer and internal personnel.</li></ul><br>
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $90,000- $125, 000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&amp;D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.<br>
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<b>About NTT DATA</b><br>
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NTT DATA is a $30 + billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&amp;D.<br>
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Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.<br>
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<b>NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. </b><b>This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.</b></div>

Project Program Director

Acumen

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  Acumen Pakistan is looking for an exceptional individual to manage the launch, delivery, and growth of our Acumen Academy Program in Pakistan. The ideal candidate must have atleast 10 years of experience preferably in education, training, fellowships and/or leadership development, entrepreneurship
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  The role will report to the Country Director.
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  Acumen
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 Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives.
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 Acumen Pakistan (formerly Acumen Fund Pakistan) was set up in 2006, as a local non-profit entity. We currently have $16 million in committed investments in Pakistan, a strong Advisory Board, a network of Acumen Pakistan Fellows and a highly engaged partner community.
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  About Academy
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 Acumen invests in social entrepreneurs across the capital continuum and accompanies them on the journey to create transformational change. At Acumen Academy, we identify and prepare these leaders with the hard skills required to build scalable solutions to poverty and the harder skills of moral leadership to re-imagine and build a better world.
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  About The Foundry
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 In the Foundry, we accompany our alumni (1800+ across 70 countries) with the tools, community, and capital required to scale their impact. These extraordinary leaders are deeply rooted in their local context and in the global community. Today, the Foundry is collectively reaching more than 50 million lives through innovations in agriculture, education, workforce development, and healthcare and creating the next generation of role models and business models that are changing the world.
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 In the context of Pakistan, this means, continuing to strengthen and grow our flagship program, and accompanying our ~200 alumni on their path towards solving problems of poverty.
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  About The Role
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 We&rsquo;re looking for an exceptional person to build Acumen Academy in Pakistan. This role includes working directly with our Fellows, our global team, and external partners. You will lead a team and report directly to the Pakistan Regional Director.
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  Specific Accountabilities Will Include
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  Manage the Fellowship Outreach, Selection, and Delivery
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   Lead the design and execution of Fellows' outreach and recruitment strategy
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   Oversee recruitment and selection for the Pakistan Fellowship, and make data-driven decisions to improve the selection process
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   Facilitate seminars that create and hold space for reflection and absorption of the content
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   Oversee the program operations including budgeting, logistics, and coordination and cultivation of a strong facilitator bench.
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   Establish oneself as a point of contact for Fellows all through the program. Support Fellows by connecting them with internal resources and conducting 1:1 with participants and facilitators.
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   Coach Fellows: provide feedback when sought; periodically conduct 1-on-1s with Fellows as required; and provide written evaluations over the course of the year.
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   Build an ecosystem of funders, supporters, and advisors to contribute to the success and sustainability of the program
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  Accompany The Pakistan Foundry
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   In partnership with the Foundry Lead and the Global team, define the PK Foundry strategy and oversee its execution
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   Oversee development and rollout of programs and initiatives that will connect and support the Foundry &ndash; e.g. coaching/mentoring; community gatherings; local and global exposure; accessing capital and sharing best practices
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   Support the global team in identifying and accompanying the Foundry members for various internal and external opportunities
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   Collaborate with the global team to measure the impact of Foundry in Pakistan and ensure that the data is collected and reported
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  Build Pakistan Acumen Academy
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 In collaboration with, and with guidance from the Pakistan Regional Director and the Global Acumen team:
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   Build partnerships and funding support for the Pakistan Acumen Academy
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   Support engagement of partners/prospects locally by managing grant reporting calendar; drafting reports for funders; writing quarterly partner updates; creating presentations for pitches to prospective funders
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   Own and manage relationships with key program partners
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   Champion and reinforce the Acumen Academy brand in Pakistan in collaboration with global communications team
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   Establish new funding relationships for flagship programs as well as any new initiatives
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   Establish a strong community of supporters and Advisors who can provide you &ndash; and the Foundry &ndash; with ongoing support for the Leadership work in Pakistan
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   Lead and manage 2-4 team members.
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  Qualifications And Skills
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   Minimum 10 years of work experience in a related field, preferably in education, training, fellowships and/or leadership development, entrepreneurship
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   Experience in group facilitation and adult learning. Coaching skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback effectively, and willingness to have difficult, courageous conversations in service of helping others grow.
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   Experience in fundraising for new ventures
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   Experience setting up new ventures/programs in new markets is preferred but not required
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   A strong track record of managing stakeholders, and building relationships with teams and partners.
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   Experience managing a team (structuring the work, prioritizing, assigning, delegating, tracking results and team morale, and executing yourself when required) and managing stakeholders in a collaborative fashion
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   Strong operations track record and ability to achieve targets independently.
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   Can prioritize effectively and is detail-oriented.
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   Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment, ability to work efficiently against tight deadlines
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   Familiarity and exposure to the field of social enterprise and poverty alleviation preferred
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   A graduate/master&rsquo;s degree in a related field (for example: education, psychology, leadership, etc.)
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   Strong verbal &amp; written communications skills, and comfort representing Acumen Academy initiatives externally
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  Deadline to apply:
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Program Lead Acumen Academy, Pakistan

RTC1 Recruitment Services

Overview <p><b>Position Title:</b> Director of Implementation - Remote</p><p><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time</p><p><b>Salary:</b> up to 15K USD all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications</p><p><b>Benefits:</b> company resources (laptop, etc), one-time office setup allowance, salary incentive</p><p><b>Job Location:</b> Remote (home-based)</p><p><b>About the Client:</b> A global HR tech and payroll solutions provider driving digital transformation and seamless workforce management worldwide.</p> Job Description <ul><li>Lead global implementation teams to deliver payroll and SaaS projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.</li><li>Establish and oversee the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring strong governance, quality standards, and risk control.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, Operations) to improve implementation frameworks and automation processes.</li><li>Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to optimize onboarding, integrations, and end-to-end delivery performance.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Open to European nationalities, 45 years old and below</li><li>At least 10 years of experience in global payroll, HCM, or SaaS implementation management, including 8+ years in leadership roles.</li><li>Proven success managing multi-country teams and enterprise-level rollouts in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.</li><li>Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience in global HR or payroll SaaS companies preferred.</li></ul>

Director of Implementation - Remote

AECOM

<p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company Description</b></h2></div><div><p><b>
Work with Us. Change the World.</b></p><p>
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.</p><p>
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.</p><p>
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
AECOM are currently seeking a Design Director, to lead our entertainment practice. The Entertainment Lead (Design) provides strategic leadership for AECOM&rsquo;s Entertainment sector across the Middle East within the Buildings &amp; Places business line. Operating at Director level, this role defines and drives a design-led sector strategy, leads high-value client engagement, and ensures design excellence across AECOM&rsquo;s Entertainment portfolio.</p><p>
As the senior sector authority, the Entertainment Lead acts as a visible ambassador for AECOM&rsquo;s design capability, partnering with regional leadership, Architecture + Interiors teams, Client Account Managers, and multidisciplinary groups to translate strategy into disciplined pursuits, high-quality delivery, and a strong market presence.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>
Strategic Sector Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Set and execute the Entertainment sector strategy aligned with Middle East business objectives.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a design-led growth plan, including market positioning, target clients, and priority pursuits.</li><li>
Advise leadership on market trends, client expectations, and emerging opportunities.</li></ul><p><b>
Work Winning &amp; Client Engagement</b></p><ul><li>
Lead major Entertainment pursuits as senior design authority, shaping win strategies and design narratives.</li><li>
Act as Project Director or Sector Lead on strategic bids requiring senior design leadership.</li><li>
Build and maintain senior-level client relationships across developers, owners, and operators.</li><li>
Represent AECOM at industry forums and conferences as a recognized sector leader.</li></ul><p><b>
Design Excellence &amp; Governance</b></p><ul><li>
Champion design excellence for Entertainment projects, setting benchmarks and review gateways.</li><li>
Provide senior oversight on design quality, coordination, and risk management.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with AECOM design standards and governance frameworks.</li></ul><p><b>
Delivery Oversight</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee delivery of Entertainment projects, ensuring alignment with contractual and client expectations.</li><li>
Support project start-up and reviews for major commissions, managing risks and promoting best practices.</li></ul><p><b>
Leadership &amp; Capability Development</b></p><ul><li>
Provide visible, inclusive leadership consistent with AECOM values.</li><li>
Mentor senior staff and high-potential talent, supporting succession planning.</li><li>
Drive development of Entertainment-specific design capability and recruit specialist talent.</li></ul><p><b>
Thought Leadership &amp; Brand</b></p><ul><li>
Act as a regional figurehead for AECOM&rsquo;s Entertainment design capability.</li><li>
Lead sector-specific thought leadership and marketing initiatives in collaboration with marketing teams.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture or related discipline; professional registration preferred.</li><li>
15+ years&rsquo; experience with senior leadership responsibility in Entertainment, leisure, or destination projects.</li><li>
Proven track record in leading major pursuits and complex client engagements.</li><li>
Recognized sector expertise with established senior-level client network in GCC.</li><li>
Ability to operate effectively at Director level within a matrix organization.</li><li>
Excellent communication and influencing skills at executive level.</li><li>
Experience in multidisciplinary consultancy environment.</li><li>
Strong portfolio of design-led Entertainment projects.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h2></div><div></div><div><p><b>
About AECOM</b></p><p>
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.</p><p>
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients&rsquo; complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.</p><p><b>
What makes AECOM a great place to work</b></p><p>
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you&rsquo;ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you&rsquo;ve always envisioned. Here, you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.</p><p>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div></div></div>

Director - Architecture (Entertainment)

Classera

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 Classera has entered into a long-term, strategic partnership with a Saudi government entity to design, deploy, and scale a global digital training ecosystem dedicated to Islamic Halal standards. This initiative is not a single project or market rollout; it is a multi-year, multi-country transformation program with implications across education, compliance, workforce enablement, and international institutional collaboration.
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 The Strategic Account Director role exists to
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  own the end-to-end success
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 of this partnership. This includes delivery accountability, platform evolution, stakeholder trust, international growth, and financial performance under a revenue-sharing model. The role functions as the
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  central orchestrator
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 across Classera&rsquo;s global organization and as the
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  primary strategic interface
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 with the government partner.
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 This is a
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  high-visibility leadership position
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 operating at the intersection of government relations, enterprise technology delivery, international business development, and cross-functional execution. The impact of this role spans Saudi Arabia, the broader Islamic world, and Classera&rsquo;s global partner ecosystem.
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 Core Accountability Statement
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  The Strategic Account Director Is Accountable For Ensuring That:
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   All contractual, technical, and strategic commitments to the partner are delivered to standard, on time, and at scale
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   The Halal training platform evolves in alignment with partner objectives, regulatory requirements, and global deployment needs
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   Classera&rsquo;s internal teams operate in lockstep toward a unified execution roadmap
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   The partnership expands internationally in a structured, commercially viable, and reputationally sound manner
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   Financial outcomes under the revenue-share model are accurately tracked, reported, and optimized
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   Program Ownership &amp; Partnership Leadership
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 The role serves as the
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  Key Leadership Responsibilities Include:
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   Acting as the primary owner of the partnership governance model, ensuring clarity in decision-making, escalation, and accountability
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   Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the partner&rsquo;s long-term vision, regulatory mandate, implementation roadmap, and success metrics
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   Establishing trusted, high-credibility relationships with senior government stakeholders, including C-level sponsors, program leaders, and operational counterparts
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   Leading structured governance forums such as quarterly business reviews, annual strategic planning cycles, and executive performance readouts
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   Translating partner expectations into executable internal plans and ensuring alignment across Classera leadership
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 This role requires comfort operating at both
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  operational depth
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   Platform Delivery, Customization &amp; Technical Oversight
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 The Strategic Account Director owns
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   Platform customizations aligned to Halal training requirements, certification workflows, and regional compliance needs
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   Feature enhancements required to support scalability, reporting, content localization, and institutional onboarding
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   Technical integrations with partner systems, regulatory databases, or third-party platforms where applicable
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   White-labeling, branding, and user experience adaptations aligned with government and cultural expectations
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 To execute this, the role works in close coordination with:
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   Engineering teams to validate feasibility, timelines, and delivery sequencing
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   Product management to ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned with the broader roadmap
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   PMO functions to track milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery health
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 The role is expected to proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints, or scope creep and escalate appropriately to executive leadership with solution-oriented recommendations.
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   Global Expansion &amp; Business Development Enablement
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 Beyond delivery, the role plays a critical part in
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   Identifying priority Islamic and emerging markets where the Halal training platform can be deployed
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   Collaborating with Classera&rsquo;s regional sales leaders, partnerships teams, and local representatives to position the solution effectively
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   Supporting market entry strategies, pilot program launches, and executive-level engagements with prospective stakeholders
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   Facilitating introductions and relationship development with ministries, regulators, NGOs, Islamic organizations, and private Halal institutions
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   Contributing to proposal development, solution design, and commercial structuring for new markets
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 While not a quota-carrying sales role, this position requires a
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   Internal Cross-Functional Orchestration
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 One of the most critical success factors for this role is the ability to
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  mobilize Classera&rsquo;s global organization
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  This Includes:
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   Coordinating efforts across Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Support, PMO, Marketing, and regional Sales teams
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   Establishing clear internal governance rhythms, including weekly or bi-weekly execution reviews
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   Ensuring all internal stakeholders understand the strategic importance, timelines, and expectations associated with the partnership
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   Resolving conflicts in prioritization, resourcing, or sequencing through influence rather than authority
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 The role demands strong internal leadership presence and the ability to drive alignment in a complex, matrixed environment.
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   Financial Performance &amp; Revenue Share Governance
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 The partnership operates under a revenue-sharing model, making financial governance a core responsibility.
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  Key Activities Include:
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   Monitoring revenue performance linked to the Halal training initiative
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   Tracking operational and commercial metrics such as:
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   Number of institutions onboarded
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   Volume of courses delivered
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   Platform adoption and utilization rates
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   Gross and net revenue generated
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   Preparing structured financial and operational reports for both Classera leadership and the partner entity
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   Ensuring transparency, accuracy, and auditability of revenue-share calculations
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 This aspect of the role requires comfort working with finance teams, commercial models, and performance dashboards.
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   Operational Excellence &amp; Scalable Execution
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 The Strategic Account Director is responsible not only for delivery, but for
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  building a repeatable, scalable operating model
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  This Includes:
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   Documenting best practices for onboarding institutions, deploying content, and supporting users across countries
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   Driving continuous improvement in platform usability, onboarding experience, and support workflows
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   Ensuring the partner receives a consistently high-quality experience at every touchpoint
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   Creating frameworks that allow the Halal training model to be replicated efficiently in new markets
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   Risk Management, Compliance &amp; Cultural Governance
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   Strong preference for experience in EdTech, LMS platforms, digital learning, or government-led transformation programs
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   Proven track record delivering complex, long-term initiatives across multiple functions and geographies
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Project Manager - Saudi Nationals Only

American Councils For International Education Actr/accels

<div><p><b>CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR</b></p><p>
Compensation for the duration of the assignment: $8,000</p><p><b>
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT DATES</b></p><p>
Mid-June &ndash; mid-August 2026. Resident Director training dates will be announced separately.</p><p>
</p><p><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></p><p>
American Councils is currently seeking a qualified consultant to serve as a Turkish-speaking Resident Director to work on a summer Turkish language program and a Turkey Today program approximately eight weeks in length. The language program offers intensive Turkish language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains in undergraduate and graduate students. Turkey Today is an area studies program focused on contemporary Turkish politics and society conducted in English. Both programs take place at Ankara University.</p><p>
The Resident Director represents American Councils on the program overseas. The Resident Director will work with the host institution, manage communications between American Councils, program participants and local staff, advise participants as required, and resolve medical and other issues as necessary.</p><p>
The Resident Director must be available to program participants on a daily basis; regularly observe classes at the host institution; meet regularly with teachers, administrators, and participants; and chaperone group travel and cultural programs and other events and activities focused on the immersion experience. The Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with American Councils program staff in Washington, DC. The Resident Director is not permitted to leave the program site or group excursions to conduct personal travel. The Resident Director oversees a small program budget and is responsible for proper documentation of program expenditures and timely completion of a budget report at the end of each month and at the end of the program. Other reporting requirements may apply.</p><p>
Prior to departure, the Resident Director will be required to complete an orientation program. The Resident Director may be asked to travel to the program site in advance of the students&rsquo; arrival. The Resident Director reports to the DC-based Program Manager and staff. All offers are contingent upon the candidate&rsquo;s ability to receive and maintain a visa to the host country where applicable.</p><p>
</p><p><b>POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Being responsible for and available to a group of American college and graduate students 24/7 at all times during the program;
</li><li>Responding to participant emergencies, including assisting participants with securing medical care and navigating local clinics and hospitals;</li><li>
Advising program participants as needed on a variety of language-learning, cultural, adjustment and logistical aspects of the program, including group dynamics and interpersonal relationships, among others;
</li><li>Reporting on program activities to program staff in Washington, DC, or staff in the host country;
</li><li>Providing support to students from a range of backgrounds, including those who have never traveled abroad before;
</li><li>Working closely with the host institution and local program staff on a daily basis;
</li><li>Observing the academic program;
</li><li>Assisting the host institution in managing group travel and cultural programs;
</li><li>Maintaining adherence to program rules and policies among participants, including a language policy;
</li><li>Managing a small budget of program funds and maintaining detailed financial documentation, including monthly reports;
</li><li>Collecting and tagging photographs and videos from students and local staff;
</li><li>Completing a Resident Director pre-departure orientation and training session;
</li><li>Working with host families, which may include monitoring of host families, conducting site visits, maintaining weekly communication, and assisting with conflict resolution;
</li><li>Resolving other program-related issues as necessary; and
</li><li>Performing other program-related tasks as directed.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><ul><li>Advanced written and oral language skills (minimum 2/2+ on DLPT scale, Advanced on ACTFL scale) in Turkish;
</li><li>Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Turkey;
</li><li>Experience working in a position of authority with undergraduate or graduate students;
</li><li>Experience overseeing and guiding groups;
</li><li>Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling preferred; and
</li><li>Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION</b></p><p>
Applicants should provide a description of previous experience in Turkey in their cover letter. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</p><p>
</p><p><b>BENEFITS</b></p><p>
This position is not eligible for healthcare benefits.</p><p>
</p><p>American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils&rsquo; commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.</p><p>
</p><p><b>PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION</b></p><p>
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor&rsquo;s legal duty to furnish information.</p></div>

Consulting Opportunity: Summer Turkish-Speaking Resident Director

Save the Children

<div><div><div><div><div><b>TITLE: </b>Education Technical Advisor
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>TEAM/PROGRAMME: </b>Programme Quality and Impact </div><div><b>LOCATION: </b>Cairo
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>GRADE </b>: 2
</div><div><p><b>Post Type: </b>National, FTA
</p><p><b>Contract Duration: 1 Year<br>
</b></p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
</b></p><p>Level 3 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>ROLE PURPOSE:
</b></p><p>Save the Children (SCI) Egypt works in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE), communities, and children to design and implement programs aiming to improve access to quality education, promote safe learning environments, promote inclusion and strengthen education systems. Our programs span from nursery to preparatory school levels and are implemented in various locations across Egypt. SCI Egypt also provides Education in Emergency (EiE) for refugees and migrants in Egypt.
</p><p>The Education Advisor plays a leading role in shaping education technical strategy, in line with SCI Egypt&rsquo;s strategic priorities, and child rights situation analysis for ensuring education interventions are of a high technical quality and address the needs of all children. The role will lead on program and proposal development and manage the communication and representation of SC Egypt with UN organizations, INGOs, Government bodies, and Local NGOs. He/she will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationship with a network of donors and partners and represent SC Egypt in relevant working groups and other coordination mechanisms. Working with teams across the organization, the Education Advisor provides leadership in building and supporting internal capacities and mechanisms on education, including capacity building and coaching of staff and partners. A key function for this role is to develop close working relationships with Program and Project teams across Egypt in both development and humanitarian contexts. The Advisor also ensures that education programs are aligned with SCI global priorities and approaches, leading processes to ensure globally proven approaches are contextualized for Egypt, and that program experience in Egypt contributes to regional and global learning. The role will also maintain effective relationship with SC regional and global education counterparts and colleagues from other SC offices globallay.
</p><p>The role will also contribute to emergency response when needed.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>SCOPE OF ROLE:<br>
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Reports to: </b>Programme Development, Quality &amp; Impact Director
</p><p><b>Staff reporting to this post: </b>None.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
</b></p><p>Under supervision from the Director-Program Development, Quality, and Impact, the role will provide technical leadership on SCI Egypt&rsquo;s Education programming and practice:
</p><p>The role will adhere completely to SCI internal policies and commits to completing all mandatory training when due.
</p><p><b>Country program strategy and leadership
</b></p><ul><li>Provide overall strategic leadership to Save the Children's work in the education sector in Egypt.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead the development and rollout of the education strategy for Save the Children in Egypt, covering emergency response, nexus, and development education programming, including cross cutting thematic areas (gender, climate, MHPSS, Protection) in education.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide education technical input to the development of country annual plans, area plans, response and emergency preparedness plans, sector strategies and other planning documents.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that education program design benefits from integration with other sectors where possible, and vice versa.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and update education technical strategies, in line with SCI Egypt&rsquo;s strategic priorities, and SCI global education objectives and approaches
</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to SCI country program planning and reporting on education thematic priorities
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop budgets for education programs and proposals.
</li></ul><p><b>External networking and technical support
</b></p><ul><li>Develop and strengthen relationships with partners, government authorities, INGOs, UN agencies, networks, and other actors to ensure linkages and alignment for SCI programming on selected program priorities, in consultation with Program Managers and project teams
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide technical assistance to external stakeholders and networks, as required
</li></ul><ul><li>Represent SC Egypt in education cluster/groups and other coordination platforms.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain effective relationships with SCI regional and global education groups, ensuring that regional and global thinking informs, and is informed by, SCI Egypt practice
</li></ul><ul><li>Support the identification, assessment, and strengthening of local partners in education.
</li></ul><ul><li>Promote joint collaborative program planning with partners in education.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish and enhance relations with key donors and stakeholders in education.
</li></ul><p><b>Program quality and development
</b></p><ul><li>Provide technical expertise, quality assurance and guidance for Save the Children's education programs, ensuring they are of high quality with reliable data and outcomes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and oversee the development of a technical capacity building approach for education staff in Save the Children and local partners in Egypt, working with area and field education staff to prioritize professional needs and finding opportunities for it.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain central inventory of contextualized tools, manuals and guidance, and other resources to support the development of new programming and improve programme quality in education.
</li></ul><ul><li>Supervise and support the development of local innovative education models and share these with regional and global teams.
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee knowledge and experience sharing across teams, and ensure that monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability results are understood and used to improve programmes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish and maintain a platform for enhancing quality implementation with education teams and partners.
</li></ul><ul><li>Refine SCI&rsquo;s education technical approaches in collaboration with other technical advisors and provide support to project teams in implementing SCI common approaches.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead technical development of high-quality concept notes and proposals for education and maintain a set of the shelf concept notes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to overall proposal development and take the lead in ensuring new proposals are evidence based and effective.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead donor and partner mapping for education in Egypt.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure recognized international good practice and SCI policies are applied in work with children.
</li></ul><ul><li>Promote and set a role model for adhering to Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, inclusion, and gender equality.
</li></ul><p><b>Program support and reporting
</b></p><ul><li>Maintain a clear overview of programme progress across the education portfolio to be shared with senior managers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain strong internal relationships with Area and Field managers, Project teams, Program Quality and Impact staff, and support services to advance education program priorities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Review education and cross thematic sections in all reports; quarterly, annual, baseline, midline, endline, and other ad hoc reports.
</li></ul><ul><li>Follows up on documentation of case studies, best practices and lessons learnt and disseminate them both internally and externally.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute and coordinate the development of communications material, in collaboration with the ACCM Team.
</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate advocacy activities for ALL children&rsquo;s rights for access to quality education at the policy and practice levels.
</li></ul><p>Other responsibilities might be added as relevant to the role of the Education Advisor.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice </b>)
</p><p>Accountability:
</p><ul><li>holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
</li></ul><ul><li>holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
</li></ul><p>Ambition:
</p><ul><li>sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team; takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
</li></ul><ul><li>widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children engages and motivates others future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
</li></ul><p>Collaboration:
</p><ul><li>builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
</li></ul><ul><li>values diversity, and sees it as a source of competitive strength approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
</li></ul><p>Creativity:
</p><ul><li>develops and encourages new and innovative solutions willing to take disciplined risks.
</li></ul><p>Integrity:
</p><ul><li>honest, encourages openness and transparency demonstrates the highest ethical standards<br>
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS and Experience
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is required; A diploma or Masters is preferred.
</li></ul><ul><li>5-7 years experience in education programming in a humanitarian and development program context, including 3 years in a senior level position.
</li></ul><ul><li>Extensive knowledge of education in Egypt and child-cantered education strategies
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to represent the organization at higher level events and meetings.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent internal consultation and liaison skills; facilitation and coaching skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of and commitment to principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent analytical and creative abilities with strong results orientation
</li></ul><ul><li>Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) is required.
</li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to Save the Children values and Child Safeguarding<br>
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div>Date of issue: November 2024 Author : Director &ndash; Program Quality and Impact.
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Location: Cairo, Egypt
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Contract - Full-Time
</div></div><br>
<div><div>Closing date:</div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Education Advisor

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